Free the Mind

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. It’s about 49 degrees today with baby blue clear skies and a bright beaming sun. There is a cool wind that blows my hair onto my face, also making me get chills on my left knee due to the rip in my jeans. As I sit down on the wooden bench underneath the sun I start to get warmer. The sun’s warmth on my skin makes miss warm summer days. I am the only one sitting here observing the environment. Watching people walk along the sidewalks going about their business. Some walked through the park but didn’t stop to take a moment to enjoy this beautiful day. There is not a single kid playing or enjoying the playground. It is I only here besides the bare trees, dried plants and bushes, and chirping birds. This is where my observance and over thinking starts to overflow. I inhale and exhale to enjoy the cool fresh air, tasting so fresh, cold and natural. I begin to feel sense of relaxation and relief. As I look up towards the tall buildings surrounding this small area I notice the reflection of the sun’s ray and glares on the windows. I was suddenly startled by a herd of pigeons that flew above me. They are now pecking the cemented ground in search of food. Once again I was startled, but this time it was by the loud cars driving up and down the street. I begin to observe the birds and how free they are. I begin to release inner thoughts and again I started to feel that sense of relaxation, cool air blowing my hair onto my face, the chills on my knee, then the sun’s warmth. For there was not a single kid to play and enjoy the playground, it was only I here besides the bare trees, dried plants and bushes, and chirping birds. This is where I free my mind.
-KB